Moderate riskFDA DrugClass II

Pearson Quality Topical Anesthetic Gel recalled for incomplete bottle seals

Pearson Quality Topical Anesthetic Gel (20% benzocaine, mint flavor) may contain bottles with incomplete seals. The defective containers could allow the product to leak or become contaminated. About 900 units are affected nationwide.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check your Pearson Quality benzocaine gel bottle for signs of leakage or seal damage.
  2. If the seal appears incomplete or damaged, do not use the product.
  3. Contact Pearson Dental Supply or your supplier for a replacement or refund.
  4. Verify your bottle matches NDC 43305-0009-3 with expiration date 04/01/2029.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Pearson Quality Topical Anesthetic Gel (20% Benzocaine), Mint Flavor, Net Contents: 1 oz (3o g), Manufactured for: Pearson Dental Supply Inc., Sylmar, CA 91342 USA, NDC 43305-0009-3.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 7 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
900 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
480 S Democrat Rd, Gibbstown, NJ, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0600-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Pearson Quality Topical Anesthetic Gel (20% Benzocaine), Mint Flavor, Net Contents: 1 oz (3o g), Manufactured for: Pearson Dental Supply Inc., Sylmar, CA 91342 USA, NDC 43305-0009-3. Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals BNZ-001917, Exp 04/01/2029 Distribution: Nationwide in the USA Affected quantity: 900 units
Hazard
Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals

7 products in this recall

Pearson, Quala and more benzocaine gels recalled for incomplete seals

Keystone Industries is recalling 7 topical anesthetic gels containing 20% benzocaine, sold as Pearson Quality, Quala, DHP, Burkhart, Dental City, PureLife, and safco SensiCaine-Ultra. The recall is due to a container defect: some bottles may have incomplete seals. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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